PRAYER FOR POPE FRANCIS

A champion for the poor, the environment and those in conflict.

With the passing of Pope Francis, let us pray for the eternal repose of his soul and for the College of Cardinals as they embark on their sacred duty to elect Pope Francis’ successor:

Heavenly Father, You entrusted the care of Your Church on earth to Pope Francis, and now You have called him to Yourself. We entrust his soul to Your boundless mercy. For his lifelong service, we thank You. For his care for the poor and marginalized, we thank You. For his witness to simplicity, we thank You.

In Your mercy, cleanse him of all sin. Purify him and draw him into the light of Your presence. Grant him the vision of Your Eternal Essence, into which we all long to be drawn.

Protect Your Church in this time of transition. Guide the Cardinals in their sacred duty. Grant them Wisdom and Courage, Hope and Charity, and the Faith they need to discern Your Holy Will.

https://mycatholic.life/catholic-prayers/prayer-for-the-pope/

ANZAC DAY

ANZAC Day is a day when Australians and New Zealanders remember and honour those who fought and died for freedom. We gather not to glorify war but to remember those who have served our country during times of crisis and to reflect upon their selfless sacrifice. Conscious that there are many men and women around the world still working for peace, we hold fast to the powerful hope that peace can exist today. Let us begin in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

God of Life, In this season of Easter,

We rejoice in the New Life your Son the Risen Jesus gives us.

You offer us hope. You offer us peace.

We thank you for this treasured land of ours,

We remember the ANZAC soldiers who fought to protect our country,

Help us to strive for peace in all we do.

We make our prayer in the name of our Risen Lord.

Amen

MORNING MASS AND COMMUNITY CUPPA

It has been wonderful to have so many families and friends join their child's Class Morning Mass. Logistically it is challenging to have both year levels gather after each Mass for our Community cuppa and scones, therefore we will continue to alternate year levels for the community cuppa.


Date	Class Mass	Community Cuppa
16th May	3/4Unit	Year 3 students and families
6th June	Year 1 and Year 6 Buddy Mass	Year 6 students and families
13th June	Year 2 Unit Mass	Year 2 students and families
20th June	Foundation and Year 5 Buddy Mass	Year 5 students and families

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2025 Breakdown

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

This term some students will be preparing for their First Holy Communion which will be celebrated at Mass on Sunday the 22nd June @ 10:30am

Students will prepare for their First Holy Communion on the following dates.

Tuesday 27th May

Tuesday 3rd June

Tuesday 10th June

Tuesday 17h June

STUDENT AWARDS

At St Liborius Primary School, we are incredibly proud of our students and the unique qualities they bring to our community. We warmly embrace the opportunity to share and celebrate their achievements with families, staff, and peers.

Our student awards are inspired by the Founders of St Liborius School. Each term, we focus on one Founder whose values and vision continue to shape the culture of our school. We recognise and celebrate the students who embody these special attributes — qualities that reflect who we are and what we truly value at St Liborius.

These awards not only honour the legacy of our Founders but also shine a light on the positive contributions our students make every day.

Term 2 will be a focus on St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Award

Seeing a need and doing something about it
Persistence with something, not giving up when a task gets hard
Trying their best
Taking on challenges
Love of learning
Compassion

MHIPS - Mental Health in Primary Schools